Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
Ador filed a lawsuit claiming the validity of its exclusive contract with NewJeans. The members issued a statement reiterating that Ador violated the contract.VCHA member KG announced that she left the group and is suing JYP Entertainment for allegations including child labor exploitation and abuse. In the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, celebrities, idols as well as film associations came forward to condemn his actions and support impeachment.
Debuts & Comebacks
The Boyz dropped “Last Kiss,” their final single with IST Entertainment.The group will move to One Hundred and retain use of their name.M.O.N.T shared a seasonal single, “When Winter Comes.”Chungha came to slay with holiday single “Sleigh.”Cravity went with a rock sound for “Now or Never.” Treasure showcased their vocals in “Last Night.” Rosé sang about how she and her ex were “Toxic Till the End.”Twice teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion on “Strategy.” V layered his vocals with Bing Crosby’s on “White Christmas.”
Teasers & Announcements
Oneus will drop the digital single “Rupert’s Drop” on December 9, ahead of their January 2025 album release.Fifty Fifty will release a holiday single, “When You Say My Name,” on the same day.ARTMS’ Haseul will also put out her 2nd solo single “Fragile Eyes” on December 9.Younite follows up their Road to Kingdom appearance with Y on December 11.Stray Kids shared a mashup video for Hop, out on December 13.Kard will return with “Detox” on December 16.Fromis_9 will release “From,” their final single with Pledis Entertainment, on December 23.Gfriend will reunite for a special anniversary album, Season of Memories, on January 13. Wei will come back with The Feelings on January 15.Kim Yohan will not participate in the comeback due to his drama filming schedule.BamBam announced that Got7 will return on January 20.(G)I-dle’s Minnie will make her solo debut in January.
Other News
Cube Entertainment confirmed that all members of (G)I-dle have renewed their contracts.C9 Entertainment announced Cignature’s disbandment. Bae Jinyoung (formerly of CIX and Wanna One) signed with Aura Entertainment.
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